Pushing on a Rope
Food for thought
Fallback plan
What are you doing with your extra hour this weekend? More time to sleep? A project to tackle? A special 60 minutes just for you and a special someone? I can’t decide what to do. Fall cleaning needs doing, but seems like a lame way to spend a precious gift of time. And yet. … … Continue reading
Roar emotion
Anyone else out there wondering why midlife seems to be the adolescence you never had? I have always been a pretty straight-laced, quiet, by-the-book sort of person. I used to stay in my little box most of the time, rarely venturing out of the comfort zone. As I climb through my 40s, however I’m throwing more and … Continue reading
These hips fib a little
So I’ve been taking a belly dancing class once a week, learning to shimmy and undulate, make hip circles and snake arms. Believe me, it’s not as easy as it sounds. But I’m loving every minute. There’s just one class left and I’ll be sad to see it end. You see, the class is a perfect … Continue reading
Laying it on thick
How many condiments are taking up space in your refrigerator? We are a veritable House of Condiments — mustards, relishes, sauces, jellies, spreads. Basil hasn’t met a condiment he doesn’t like. Whole genres of them need to be front and center at mealtime. Our refrigerator door nearly groans from the weight of the many bottles … Continue reading
Taking a byte out of life
Fair warning: This weekend, I’m going unplugged. No computer, no TV, no BlackBerry. For the whole weekend, I’m going to be technology free and concentrate instead on enjoying the crisp fall weather, cooking up a terrific meal or two, spending time with my family, taking a long walk at the beach and working in my yard. … Continue reading
The eyes do NOT have it
Ah, the indignities of aging. A long-overdue trip to the eye doctor this week brought them into focus. I have officially become a two-pair-of-glasses lady. The ones currently affixed to my head are essentially a pair of training readers. I must get new ones so I can actually read street signs and other things far away. … Continue reading
Remembering the difference even one person can make
Last weekend, we remembered MayMarie Conte, an amazing lady who lost her battle with cancer recently, but went out fighting — and determined to keep smiling. The service at Zion Lutheran Church in Stamford was lovely, highlighted by some of the hymns and Bible verses MayMarie loved, and punctuated by emotional remembrances from those whose lives she touched. She … Continue reading
All roads lead back home
A new house has moved in across the street. When I went to work on Tuesday, the foundation sat ready, and when I got home, a two-story home was resting atop it. Even though we knew the house was coming, it took the neighborhood by surprise. I watched yesterday morning as motorist after motorist slammed on … Continue reading
Remembering 9/11
Ribbons of love and remembrance are tied to a chain-link fence two blocks from Ground Zero. Photo by Catherine Vanech I’ve spent a lot of time this week thinking about what to say on this 10th anniversary of 9/11. Nothing I came up with seemed nearly eloquent or thoughtful enough. Catherine was 5 when our … Continue reading
Two sides to every story
Some people are “glass half-empty” folks, others lean toward being “glass half-full.” I fear that despite my best efforts, I’m one of the former. I have a friend, however, who — thanks to an incredible occurrence in his kitchen — gets to be both simultaneously. My friend — let’s call him “Bob” — was sitting … Continue reading
Pushing on a Rope 